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New York Post
a day ago
- Business
- New York Post
5-year-old goes on $3K online shopping spree while parents are asleep: ‘Currently on the phone crying to Amazon'
While the parents are away, the kids will shop. Parents of a little 5-year-old boy learned the hard way to never leave their child unattended with their phone after waking up to an over $3,000 Amazon order — that they didn't make. 3 The little boy thought nothing of using his parents' phone to do some online shopping for himself. Sergio – In a viral TikTok video posted by the mom of the little online shopper, her husband is obviously shocked, questioning his sneaky son — who sat on the couch between his brother and sister quite unbothered — how he managed to rack up such a wildly high bill. 'You bought seven cars on Amazon. You spent over $3,000 on Amazon today. How did you do that? You are in so much trouble.' The clip cuts to the Amazon order that consisted of what looks like a little kid's Christmas list to Santa, and then a hilarious shot of the happy kid happily online shopping with overlay text that reads: 'Living life – happily scrolling and checking out while the rest of the house is sleeping.' 3 The online order consisted of one too many toys. TikTok/@kirstmccall The little shopper's mom captioned her video, 'and casually had another $700 of items in the cart ready to check out with before we caught him. i'm currently on the phone crying to amazon – my husband is on the phone crying with our bank…' The comments on the TikTok video are just as hilarious as one would imagine. 'I'm just jealous you had enough in your account for all that. My card would've been declined so quickly.' 'Can we get a haul?' 'God forbid a girl have a little retail therapy.' 3 The parents were shocked to find this wildly expensive order placed by their little one. TikTok/@kirstmccall 'He took Christmas in July to a whole new level.' While the parents of this young boy can chalk up his sneaky spending to him not knowing exactly what he was doing — other parents are not taking it so lightly on their child's spending habits. One frustrated New Jersey mom is putting her foot down when it comes to her teen daughters' frivolous spending. Instead of being the 'Bank of Mom' for her girls, she is teaching them the value of a dollar by forcing them to use their own money to pay for things like food deliveries, manicures or 'another crop top that looks exactly like every other crop top' they already have in their closets. 'They'll DoorDash Starbucks every day if I let them.' Similar to the parents of the 5-year-old Amazon shopper, kids are racking up bills by making in-app purchases on things like Meta VR headsets or Fortnite 'digital currency.'
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is live for everyone with up to 50% off
Get ready, Nordstrom shoppers! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially live now through Sunday, August 3. If you're familiar with this annual sale, you know how quickly in-demand items sell out. Our pro-tip? Shop early to grab your favorite pieces before they're gone. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is unlike typical sales, which usually feature discounts on last season styles and almost always exclude the latest releases from a sale. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale actually offers incredible deep discounts on new and even pre-season items. That's what makes this annual sale so unique and the best time to grab fresh fall and winter wardrobe essentials before they hit full price. When the sale is over, the merchandise goes back up to full price, so this is a rare event that no other retailers offer. Shop the best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals More: This week's viral TikTok finds: Meta VR headset, Mandarin brightening gel and more 📲 What is the Nordy Club loyalty program? The Nordy Club is Nordstrom's free loyalty program that rewards you for shopping. As a member, you'll earn points with every purchase at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores, unlocking exclusive benefits and advancing your tier status as your loyalty grows. Do I get any additional perks if I open a Nordstrom credit card? Opening a Nordstrom credit card immediately enrolls you in The Nordy Club at the Influencer status. With this status upgrade, you'll enjoy instant access to exclusive cardmember benefits, such as accelerated point earning on your purchases, Early Access to the Anniversary Sale and a quick 5% discount at Nordstrom Rack. Open a Nordstrom credit card
Arab Times
29-01-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Parents are refusing to fund teens' digital spending habits
NEW YORK, Jan 29: Frustrated by her teenage daughters' spending habits, a New Jersey mother has decided to stop funding their nonessential purchases. The 48-year-old parent now requires her daughters, aged 14 and 15, to use their babysitting earnings to pay for things like $40-per-year Snapchat+ memberships, manicures, and delivery services like Crumbl and Starbucks. "I'm not going to pay for that," the mother explained, citing frustration over impulse buys, especially those that she sees as unnecessary. She noted that her daughters have often turned to services like DoorDash to order Starbucks if allowed, which she finds excessive. This stance is not unique to this family. Many other parents are also refusing to pay for their teens' impulse purchases, especially in-app buys for things that add up quickly. One parent mentioned her experience with the Roblox gaming app, which led to hundreds of dollars in accidental charges after her children made in-game purchases. After this, she decided to ban the app from her home. "Roblox robs you," she said. Other parents have shared similar stories about eye-watering in-app charges. One family reported accumulating $4,000 in charges due to their son's excessive spending spree on Roblox, where the distinction between real and virtual money can sometimes be unclear. On Reddit, one mom shared that her son spent $568 on in-app purchases using his Meta VR headset, while another questioned whether to let her kids spend their allowance on in-game currency like Fortnite's V-bucks. 'I think it's their money, and I'm all about letting them 'waste' it on impulse buys,' one parent wrote online. "That's the best way for them to learn lessons about saving money and the value of what they buy." While some parents are adamant about not paying for digital purchases, others still are, though they aren't entirely happy about it. One mom admitted to feeling stuck with her 16-year-old's $3.99 monthly Snapchat+ subscription, which has been charged to her card for over two years. Despite reservations about the app, the teenager acknowledged the subscription had become a new social norm. 'It's annoying, but that's just how things are today,' she said, explaining that Snapchat provides a more personalized and visually appealing experience than texting. Snapchat's premium membership offers perks such as the ability to modify chat wallpapers and view who has rewatched stories, as well as access to a feature that reveals the 'Best Friends' lists. The premium version also allows users to customize the app's logo design, which one of the teens used to match her aesthetic. Snapchat remains one of the most popular social media platforms for teens, with Pew Research data showing it ranks alongside Instagram and TikTok. It's popular because of its gamified features, such as streaks and trophies, which help keep teens engaged and encourage constant communication with friends. Despite the widespread use of Snapchat+ among teens, some parents remain skeptical. One mother expressed her dislike for social media and wished she could remove it entirely, feeling that her kids were 'just seeking attention.' As digital spending continues to grow, it remains to be seen whether parents will continue to hold firm on their refusal to fund their teens' in-app purchases.
